Short Lessons in Art History

Publisher: Walch Publishing

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This colorful, captivating survey covers the life stories and artistic accomplishments of 35 great painters and sculptors. Students will come to appreciate the artists’ personal struggles and successes, along with their greatest works and an understanding of major art movements. Ideal for an introductory art class, or to supplement humanities programs.

64 black-and-white images and 22 color plates
Includes glossaries for each artist
Artists include figures of the Renaissance (Botticelli, da Vinci, Durer, Rubens), the 18th Century (El Greco, Goya, Turner), Impressionism (Monet, Renoir, Cezanne), the 20th Century (Matisse, Picasso, Hopper, Wyeth) and 21 more
Covers European and American masters.

Download sample pages and the complete artist lists here.

The companion book, Exercises and Activities for Short Lessons in Art History completes this course as a high school elective.

Softcover 217 pages

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64 black-and-white images and 22 color plates
Includes glossaries for each artist
Artists include figures of the Renaissance (Botticelli, da Vinci, Durer, Rubens), the 18th Century (El Greco, Goya, Turner), Impressionism (Monet, Renoir, Cezanne), the 20th Century (Matisse, Picasso, Hopper, Wyeth) and 21 more
Covers European and American masters.

Download sample pages and the complete artist lists here. The companion book, Exercises and Activities for Short Lessons in Art History completes this course as a high school elective. Softcover 217 pages

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